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Pete’s Gear: Gibson ES-355 guitars

Pete Townshend used Gibson ES-355 thinline semi-hollow guitars during U.S. shows in 1968 and in rehearsals and promotional appearances in 1969.

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Ca. 1968, with Gibson.

Ca. 1968 in San Francisco, with Sound City L100 amplifiers and Sound City 4×12 cabinets.

1969 television appearance.

1969 television appearance.

1969 television appearance.

1969 television appearance.

Spring 1969, rehearsing Sally Simpson in Hanwell

Spring 1969, rehearsing Sally Simpson in Hanwell, playing a Gibson ES-355 through a Sound City L100 as Hiwatt half-stack.

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This page last updated 27 August, 2004